It’s our similarities make us relatable and our differences that make the world interesting and inspiring. Some of the characters in these books feel like an outsider in our “cookie-cutter world” and it’s healthy for students to discuss these similarities and our differences. The books in this post give insight into what it feels like to be a refugee, to encounter racism, or to be of a different economic class. Reading about social justice and social inequalities can be transformative for a classroom and school community.īooks about social justice provide students with a better understandings of how others go through the world. When introduced to new languages, distant lands, cultural traditions and different world experiences, students can develop into empathetic citizens. Reading diverse, honest literature is an incredibly important experience for a child.
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